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Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nigeria fans are coming to terms with the bitter reality that the three-time African champions will miss successive World Cups following a disjointed and turbulent qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles’ hopes for the 2026 tournament ended after they were beaten on penalties by DR Congo in Africa's play-off final on Sunday night. The squad, featuring stars such...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Canada’s parliament has narrowly approved Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget, allowing his minority Liberal government to avoid an early election. The fiscal plan, projected to raise Canada’s deficit to C$78 billion ($55.3 billion; £42.47 billion), passed with 170 votes in favour and 168 against. The budget’s approval relied on key support from opposition MPs, notably...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Ukraine will receive up to 100 French Rafale F4 fighter jets along with advanced air defence systems, in a major deal designed to strengthen Kyiv's ability to defend against Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the agreement as “historic” after signing a letter of intent with French President Emmanuel Macron at an air base near Paris....

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Aid agencies have urgently called on Israel to allow more tents and essential supplies into Gaza after the first heavy winter rains hit the region, raising fears of disease and further suffering. More than a quarter of a million families are in immediate need of emergency shelter, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Jan Egeland, Secretary...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution endorsing former President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. The resolution, backed by 13 countries including the UK, France, and Somalia, paves the way for the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and a transitional governance body in the Palestinian territory. Russia and China...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online When Scotland last reached the World Cup finals in 1998, the world was a very different place. Cher’s hit “Believe” topped the charts, Tony Blair held office as UK Prime Minister, and a pint of milk cost just 34p. Thousands of Scottish supporters crossed the Channel to support Craig Brown’s squad in France, travelling by planes, trains,...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Troy Parrott, the rising star of Irish football, has opened up about the overwhelming emotions he felt after scoring a stunning injury-time goal against Hungary, a strike that sent the Republic of Ireland into a state of national jubilation. When asked if he planned to commemorate the goal with a tattoo, Parrott laughed, explaining that he intended...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has delivered a stark warning regarding the war in Ukraine, claiming that Kyiv has “no chance” of prevailing against Russia’s invasion. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview on the MD Meets podcast with Mathias Dopfner, Orban sharply criticized European Union leaders, accusing them of prolonging the conflict by continuing to send military and...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Three people have been killed and 15 others wounded following renewed Russian attacks in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, local authorities confirmed on Monday. The latest strikes come amid escalating tensions along the frontlines and growing international involvement in the conflict, highlighting the ongoing human toll as well as the complex geopolitical maneuvering surrounding Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Portugal and Norway have officially sealed their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following decisive victories in the latest round of European qualifiers. Portugal, recovering from a shock loss to Ireland, roared back to claim top spot in Group F with a staggering 9-1 win over Armenia. Meanwhile, Norway secured their first World Cup appearance since...